Moving to Czech Republic from Botswana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Botswana to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Botswana to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2 ↓ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Botswana to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Botswana and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BW
$1,310
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
CZ
42.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BW
55.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
CZ
7.1t

Botswana generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BW
4.2
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BW
2.4%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Gaborone Rain: 21.7 in/yr (552 mm)
83° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Gaborone Prague
Jan–Mar 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Gaborone Prague
Jan 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Botswana without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

With 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Botswana and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Botswana?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Botswana?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW CZ
Population 2,384,246 10,705,384
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages English, Tswana Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112